http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies/specials/2009/03/15-ilayaraja-is-the-authority-for-indian-film-musi.html
With request from Naani, I have tried to translate some portions of the interview of Dr. Balamurali Krsihna about our great maestro, Illayaraja.
"It is heartening to note that A.R.Rahman has won the Oscar award. At the same time, it is ignorance to downplay other artist's achievement. If a great artist like Illayaraja was not born, Tamil Cinema music would have gone unnoticed. Many such artists have won the award itself and are above the award. Please do not compare these artists with anyone."
"Many have asked with me about Rahman's Oscar achievement and I have made my views already. But, the disturbing aspect is that some people have started comparingRahman with Illayaraja and immatured articles floating around. Rahman is a young genius. It is a pride for everyone that he won the Oscar award. But, it is not fair to put other geniuses down and if someone does it, it is not the work of a true music lover."
"No one is the authority in music. But, Illayaraja has been achieving without breaking the grammer of music. He is a great artist who is beyond awards. Honestly speaking,the greatest awards for music across the world should come to Illayaraja now."
"I have understood music across several parts of the world. Have sung in several languages. With that experience, I can say confidently that there is no match to Indian Classical music. And in that form of music, Illayaraja has explored and mastered."
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